A new year brings new hopes, dreams and resolutions. To get into the right frame of mind to achieve your goals a new look can be extremely helpful in boosting confidence and self esteem. Whether you are seeking a complete style overhaul, a new you or a revamp here are some ideas to help you dress for success. The best place to start is with smart staple pieces such as an iconic coat and chic shoes. A Barbour jacket is a great investment and a timeless statement item that fits the top looks bill for any occasion. For men opt for a style such as the Barbour Quilted Jacket (£119.00) available from www.flannels.com For ladies the modern mac is a must that clearly states class while being both versatile and practical. The Protected Species Sandstone (also available in other colours) Waterproof Mac (£245.00) has synergised fashion and technology in perfect balance with a waterproof fabric, visit www.protected-species.com Suede or leather shoes always look the part, if you can go designer then do, if not then opt for designer like style. Goodwin Smith offer a range of men’s designer quality footwear, the Worston Tan Brogues (£120.00) give the perfect polished look, available from www.goodwinsmith.co.uk Yull Shoes are as elegant as they are beautiful and demonstrate an ideal tone in women’s footwear. The Chester Tweed Block Heel Boots (£135.00) could work with almost any outfit, visit www.yull.co.uk Good tailoring is key to shaping a smart look. The NoLogo Chic Jersey Classic Wrap Dress (£45.00) by designer Tina Malhamé is a design classic that will take you effortlessly from the office or even the boardroom straight out for the evening. It can be dressed up with accessories or worn more formally, and is a style that works for every woman, available at www.nologo-chic.co.uk The Next Navy Button Detail Belted Dress (£32.00) is a perfect go to for smart wear. The belt and buttons give an edge to what can be worn as a smart or more casual look, visit www.next.co.uk For men a go to suit is always a must, the Flintoff by Jacamo Slim Charcoal Check Suit Jacket (£100), Waistcoat (£45) and Trousers (£50) combine as the perfect suit to make the right statement for any occasion, for a range of suit options go to www.jacamo.co.uk The right shirt always completes a guy’s outfit, a white shirt is a staple of the smart look, try the Guthrie & Valentine White Slim Fit Stretch Single Cuff Long Sleeve Shirt (£27.00) from www.slaters.co.uk The right accessories are a necessity to really give a sharp look the edge and to make a look luxurious. Take your style to new heights with statement watches, bags, scarves and backpacks. Jewellery and metal work can provide the finishing touches to an outfit, chose carefully to give the high end edge. For watches Lord Timepieces really look the part, the Men’s Orion Rose Gold Watch (£149.00) and Ladies Classic Date Black Watch (£75.00) add a sense of status and flair, available at www.lordtimepieces.com The smart designer backpack is now a vital addition to any modern sharp work look. For men the Mia Tui Sydney Backpack (£45.00) and for ladies the Mia Tui Maya Backpack (£40.00) both available in black and a range of colours, are perfectly practical while giving the luxe look, visit www.miatui.com The Katherena Hollycroft Trunk Clutch Bag (£100.00) is available in a range of colours and is a really smart eye catching piece that can carry a designer look from day to night with ease. Team up with a silk scarf from K&K Labs such as the Skinny Brown Amur Leopard Print Silk Scarf (£86.99), to showcase real attention to detail and give a bespoke twist to your style, from www.kklabs.co.uk [gallery td_gallery_title_input=“Get the look” td_select_gallery_slide=“slide” ids=“33680,33676,33681,33677,33687,33674,33675,33682,33684,33685,33686,33679,33678,33683”]